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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.75, 900.10 and 426.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.75, 900.10 and 426.56 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 900.10 = 426.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/900.10 = 426.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 900.10 × 426.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 383,942.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,942.69/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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